Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Reykjavik to Zurich. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Over the open North Atlantic mid-flight there is little to differentiate sides, but the left seat captures Reykjavik and Faxaflói Bay on departure and Lake Zurich with the Alpine horizon on approach, making it the clear overall choice.

During takeoff from Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Reykjavik domestic airport (RKV) typically departs runway 19 heading south or runway 01 heading north. On a southbound departure toward Europe, the left side gives you a view over Reykjavik city center, the harbor, and Faxaflói Bay. The right side faces inland toward Esja but quickly loses interest as you climb out over the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Faxaflói Bay, Reykjavik harbor and old town grid, Mount Esja across the bay, Seltjarnarnes peninsula.

When landing at Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zurich typically lands on runway 14 or 16 from the northwest, or runway 28 from the east. On the standard approach from the northwest, the left side gives views over Lake Zurich stretching southeast and the city center. The right side faces north toward less distinctive suburban terrain. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Zurich city center and Limmat river, Lake Greifen to the east, distant Swiss Alps on the southern horizon.

The flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Zurich (ZRH) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.

The route crosses the North Atlantic with little terrain below — mostly open ocean. As you approach the British Isles, the Scottish Highlands may be visible on clear days. Crossing northern England and the English Channel, then over France and the Jura mountains before descending into Switzerland. The Jura ridge and Swiss Plateau are visible in the final 30 minutes of flight.